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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.05, 248.76 and 84.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.05, 248.76 and 84.78 is: 127.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.05 : 248.76 = 84.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.05/248.76 = 84.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.05x = 248.76 × 84.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.05x = 21,089.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,089.87/166.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.01

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